Controller - Full Time/Remote - Franchise Corporate

Rolling Suds Home Office

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to serve as the operational backbone of our accounting and financial reporting function. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity, supporting leadership decision-making, and ensuring accurate, transparent financial oversight across our franchisor entity and franchise network.
This is a hands-on Controller role, ideal for someone who thrives in a growing franchise environment, values precision, and understands the unique financial dynamics of franchising.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
• Experience in franchising, multi-unit, or multi-entity environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
• Proven ownership of monthly close and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency with modern accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Franchise royalty and brand fund experience
• Home services, multi-location, or PE-backed experience
• Experience supporting audits and lender reporting
• CPA or CMA (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, delivering accurate financial statements on time
• Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Reconcile all bank, credit card, loan, and clearing accounts
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices and clean audit trails
• Oversee royalty billing, collections, and reconciliations
• Reconcile franchisee-reported revenue with system data
• Monitor delinquencies, late fees, and payment plans
• Ensure clear, defensible, and consistent franchisee financial statements
• Manage brand fund accounting with strict separation and transparency
• Track approved vs. actual spend and prepare regular reports
• Support FDD compliance and financial defensibility
• Support annual budgeting and rolling cash forecasts
• Monitor unit economics and cost-to-serve metrics
• Provide leadership with timely, decision-ready financial insights
• Maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting SOPs
• Own the accounting systems and integrations (POS, payroll, franchise platforms)
• Reduce manual processes through automation and documentation
• Partner closely with the CFO, leadership team, operations, and legal
• Support audits, lender requests, and board-level reporting

Benefits

• Health benefits and PTO
• Fully remote role with a collaborative leadership team
• Build scalable financial systems that support long-term growth
• Be part of a values-driven organization focused on transparency, integrity, and franchisee success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed